Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering

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Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering is a podcast production of the Office of Future Engineers in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. This podcast features information about Purdue Engineering and what it's like to be a student enrolled in the College of Engineering at Purdue. You'll hear from faculty, staff, and students about available resources and programs, tuition affordability, student life, engineering majors, and much more.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 41: There's help when you need it. Purdue Engineering CARES with Kristy Eaton.

    Kristy Eaton discusses the CARES (Community, Assistance and Resources for Engineering Students) program and support options for engineering students at Purdue University.00:00 Intro01:16 Meet Kristy (and Murphy!)01:51 About Kristy04:37 Kristy's career origins06:49 How the CARES Hub began09:05 What is Purdue CARES and the CARES Hub?13:18 Common challenges engineering undergrads bring to CARES 16:49 The culture around mental health at Purdue 20:07 Future goals for the CARES Hub23:05 How do professors and faculty receive mental health support at Purdue?24:43 Final piece of advice for prospective and current students

    27 min

  2. APR 27

    Episode 40: Grand Prix & Purdue SWE with Mikalah Wiles

    Mikalah Wiles tells us about her experience on Purdue SWE's Grand Prix team as well as her experience as an #industrialengineering 00:00 Intro01:23 About Mikalah02:09 Growing up in Bloomington, Indiana02:36 Mikalah's journey to Purdue05:07 Why Mikalah chose Industrial Engineering08:03 Mikalah's involvement on campus10:29 Choosing to join the Society of Women Engineers Grand Prix team12:49 Is it challenging to get involved on a Grand Prix team?15:32 SWE's kart and practice18:26 Where does SWE build their kart?18:53 Fundraising & sponsors20:15 Mikalah's special role on the team -driver!24:27 Mikalah's final pieces of adviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Mikala Wiles, Industrial EngineeringLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcastEpisode 40: Grand Prix & Purdue SWE with Mikalah Wiles

    26 min

  3. APR 13

    Episode 39: Purdue Student Resources with Tamara Markey

    In our episode with Tamara Markey, Bryan and Matt talk about the Engineering Student Success Center and how Tam's experience as a teacher and an engineer play an important role in the day to day operations.00:00 Intro01:14 About Tam02:56 Difference in campus from Tam's undergrad to now04:15 Tam's journey back to Purdue06:31 Tam's role at Purdue07:42 MEP programs (pre-Purdue)09:24 MEP programs (at Purdue)13:06 MEP Indianapolis support14:09 Common challenges students face20:44 Where can students find these resources?22:05 Suggestions to students when they feel like they don't belong24:23 Tam's favorite Purdue experiences26:54 Final adviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Tamara Markey, Director of Engineering Student SuccessLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast

    29 min

  4. APR 6

    Episode 38: Preparing for college with Sean McKee

    Matt and Bryan talk with Sean McKee, our Assistant Director of Recruitment here in the Office of Future Engineers. Sean brings a wealth of insights into high school students and how they can better prepare for engienering at Purdue.00:00 Intro01:17 About Sean04:05 Sean's involvement with EPICs06:13 Sean's career journey10:14 Sean's involvement on campus16:00 Advice to students starting their college journeys/high school19:00 How to know what an engineer is24:27 Struggles students face when applying to college28:51 AI and the college process30:23 How can students utilize these resources?38:05 Final AdviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Sean McKee, Assistant Director of Recruiting in Purdue's College of EngineeringLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast

    43 min

  5. MAR 2

    Episode 37: Study Abroad Opportunities at Purdue with Elizabeth

    Calvin and Bryan talk with Elizabeth Saunders, a student in construction engineering at Purdue who has taken advantage of multiple study abroad opportunities.00:00 Intro01:03 About Elizabeth03:01 Involvement on campus03:42 Deciding to go to Purdue05:41 Study Abroad Opportunities at Purdue07:21 Why Elizabeth studied abroad & her experience11:12 Balancing courses and traveling while studying abroad12:37 Deciding what courses to take abroad 13:52 Most memorable study abroad moments18:45 How Elizabeth found her more specific Kenya research study abroad opportunity21:09 Going into study abroad without knowing anyone22:30 Lessons learned & study abroad takeaways24:22 AdviceHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Elizabeth Saunders, Construction Engineering Dec. 2025Location: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#constructionengineering

    26 min

  6. FEB 20

    Episode 36: Chemical Engineering Student Perspective with Sarah

    Calvin and Bryan talk with Sarah Mollan, a student in chemical engineering at Purdue involved in undergraduate research and active in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.00:00 Intro00:58 About Sarah02:27 How did you decide to go to Purdue?04:26 What is chemical engineering?07:51 Focus areas in chemical engineering at Purdue?08:26 Minors at Purdue09:04 Sarah’s specialty in chemical engineering.10:14 Favorite professors in chemical engineering.11:02 Research at Purdue.11:16 Favorite courses in chemical engineering.13:26 Lab and hands-on experience at Purdue.15:07 Research in chemical engineering.16:07 Plans after Purdue.17:39 How first year engineering helped Sarah.20:26 Chemical engineering clubs & AIChE.22:59 Activities beyond the classroom.24:25 Lafayette & West Lafayette26:04 How Purdue prepared Sarah for the future29:00 Advice for new students.Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Sarah Mollan, Chemical Engineering 2027Location: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueChemE #chemcialengineering

    30 min

  7. JAN 20

    Episode 34: Computer Engineering Student Perspective at Purdue in Indianapolis

    Calvin and Bryan sat down with Cole Hufford, a sophomore in Computer Engineering at our Indianapolis location, to talk about his major and how he finds community on a campus in the city. 0:00 Opening0:30 Introductions1:30 About Cole3:40 About Computer Engineering5:10 The VIP first year experience6:10 What led Cole to study computer engineering7:30 Favorite computer engineering classes thus far8:51 Lab spaces in Indianapolis10:04 Internship experience13:50 Life outside of class17:09 Finding community on and around campus18:48 How has Purdue helped preparations for the future?21:00 Advice for incoming studentsHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Cole Hufford, Computer Engineering, May 2028Location: Indianpolis-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueCompE #computerengineering #purdueindianapolis

    25 min
  8. Episode 33: Mechanical Engineering In Indianapolis Student Perspective

    12/08/2025

    Episode 33: Mechanical Engineering In Indianapolis Student Perspective

    Bryan and Calvin welcome Ahammad Ashar ("Ashar") to the show on this episode about mechanical engineering in Indianapolis.. Ashar is a sophomore in mechanical engineering and is heavily involved in the motorsports club and the mixed media / photography club at Purdue in Indianapolis. We dive into all of that and more on this episode from our Indianapolis location.0:00 Opening0:30 Introduction of Hosts and Guest Ashar2:00 Ashar's journey to Purdue3:00 Why Purdue in Indianapolis?3:50 Ashar's hobbies and interests5:30 All about mechanical engineering at Purdue8:00 ME labs and courses9:45 Lab spaces at Purdue in Indianapolis12:00 First year VIP project15:30 The motorsports club in Indianapolis18:15 The multi-media club20:20 Interests outside the classroom24:00 How has Purdue prepared Ashar for the future?25:05 Advice for future Purdue studentsHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Ahammad Ashar Ahammad Ashar ("Ashar"), Mechanical Engineering, 2028Campus: Indianapolis-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueinindianapolis #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueME #Mechanicalengineering #Purduemechanicalengineering

    27 min
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Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering is a podcast production of the Office of Future Engineers in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. This podcast features information about Purdue Engineering and what it's like to be a student enrolled in the College of Engineering at Purdue. You'll hear from faculty, staff, and students about available resources and programs, tuition affordability, student life, engineering majors, and much more.

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  • Creator
    Purdue Office of Future Engineers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Purdue Office of Future Engineers
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